Why is generation Alpha so important? | CBC Kids News

What is generation Alpha? And why are population experts talking about them? CBC Kids News contributor Arjun Ram explores the facts about this latest generation with help from a few people: A famous demographer, an education specialist, a gen-Alpha social media influencer and even Arjun’s own little sister, Meera. 00:51 - What is a generation? 01:03 - Generation descriptions: Baby Boomer, Generation X, Millennials, Gen Z, Generation Alpha 01:50 - Population estimate for Generation Alpha 02:08 - Interview with author and demographer Mark McCrindle 02:33 - Interview with university professor Jess Whitley 03:34 - The challenges faced by Alpha and previous generations 04:29 - Interview with Generation Alpha social media influencer Kyra Milan (KoilyKurls) 04:50 - Sources and credits 05:02 - “Meera’s taking over the world!” CBC Kids News is a website for kids, covering the information you want to know. Real Kids. Real News. Check it out at